But the idiot wing of my party will claim the election is rigged and big baby sore loser Donald Trump will continue this madness.  

Just sticks out like a sore thumb in an area full of small SFHs.

It's an eye sore and the neighbors have said they have rodents and bugs because of it.

Material that says otherwise is sorely out of date.Rather than dabble in wholesaling yourself, consider acting as a bird dog for the dominant wholesaler in your market.

One way to off set this is to charge more for the rental if they don't want to do some sore of rent credit/rent to own sort of thing.  

I currently live in the Bay so RE is way too expensive to invest in at this time.

I know you can wholesale REO's and other homes on the MLS but the best wholesale deals (at least in my area) are the "hidden" deals that are not advertised, such as distressed houses that most people drive by and look at as an eye sore rather then $$$.I guess if you can negotiate a good enough discount from a deal on the MLS or maybe Craigslist or other online source, you could wholesale it.Just my opinion.Jeff

@Debra Leeson There are a number of very skilled investors who beg Rick H. to be in his presence for the hope of absorbing 1% of his knowledge and experience. though he can be a prickly pear sometimes, he is mellowing with age, and his advice and knowledge are sorely needed on this site.

The houses and other buildings would probably sit and rot... becoming an eye sore and health hazard to the community. 

During that process we got the planning department to allow additional space without major use permitting.. that's exactly what the planner said.. we see this as our affordable housing.. so instead of trying to shut them down like many cities do.. this city realized it filled a need.In other areas we dealt with this  North Charleston came to mind.. we bought part of a park and removed the park the mayor does not like them and will do everything he can to get them gone.. source of high crime and eye sore is what they talk about..